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NUR 415 - Socio-Cultural Issues in Health and Health Care

Examines the importance of the influence of culture, ethnicity, gender, age and lifestyle on health definition and behavior by both the provider and the client. Future successful health care delivery, whether in a hospital, clinic, or home setting, will depend upon both the provider’s technical knowledge and cultural understanding to meet the needs of clients. MAINE ACCESS is used for enhanced communication among students and between students and faculty.

Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites & Notes
junior level in nursing or permission.

Credits: 4